La Jolla Playhouse
Address:
2910 La Jolla Village Dr
La Jolla, CA 92037
La Jolla Playhouse History
La Jolla Playhouse is where artists and audiences come together to create what’s new and next in American Theatre.
From Tony Award-winning plays and musicals, to imaginative programs for young audiences, to interactive experiences outside our theatre walls, the Playhouse brings people together to inspire discussion and open pathways to new ways of thinking.
Shows at the La Jolla Playhouse
| Dates | Production | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2/18/2020 | - | 3/29/2020 | |
| 11/12/2019 | - | 12/15/2019 | |
| 9/3/2019 | - | 10/13/2019 | |
| 8/20/2019 | - | 9/15/2019 | |
| 6/30/2019 | - | 7/28/2019 | |
| 6/5/2018 | - | 7/8/2018 | |
| 5/9/2017 | - | 7/9/2017 | |
| 5/10/2016 | - | 6/12/2016 | |
| 11/10/2009 | - | 12/20/2009 | |
| 8/11/2009 | - | 9/13/2009 | |
| 6/12/2005 | - | 7/17/2005 | |
| 10/11/2001 | - | 11/25/2001 | |
| 10/6/2000 | - | 12/10/2000 | |
| 1/1/1997 | - | 1/1/1997 | |
| 9/19/1995 | - | 9/19/1995 | |
| 8/23/1988 | - | 8/23/1988 | |
| 6/3/1986 | - | 6/3/1986 | Shout Up a Morning (1986) [Pre-Broadway] |
| 6/16/1985 | - | 6/16/1985 | |
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News
Complete Cast Set for World Premiere of CRONE CREED at El Portal Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 13, 2026
Theater4All has reveald the cast and creative team for its inaugural production, the world premiere of Crone Creed. The mythic drama is directed by award-winning film director Marc Morgenstern.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 13, 2026
Theater4All has reveald the cast and creative team for its inaugural production, the world premiere of Crone Creed. The mythic drama is directed by award-winning film director Marc Morgenstern.
Review: Theatre Raleigh's THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME
by Jeffrey Kare - Aug 13, 2026
Based on Victor Hugo's 1831 novel of the same name and (to a lesser extent) Disney’s 1996 Academy Award nominated animated film musical. The Hunchback of Notre Dame is set in 15th century Paris.
by Jeffrey Kare - Aug 13, 2026
Based on Victor Hugo's 1831 novel of the same name and (to a lesser extent) Disney’s 1996 Academy Award nominated animated film musical. The Hunchback of Notre Dame is set in 15th century Paris.
Cast and Creative Team Set for A BLACK-BILLED CUCKOO at La Jolla Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 12, 2026
La Jolla Playhouse has revealed the cast and creative team for its world-premiere production of A Black-billed Cuckoo, by UC San Diego MFA playwriting graduate Mat Smart.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 12, 2026
La Jolla Playhouse has revealed the cast and creative team for its world-premiere production of A Black-billed Cuckoo, by UC San Diego MFA playwriting graduate Mat Smart.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld August 12, 2026- DEATH OF A SALESMAN Tops Grosses and More
by - Aug 12, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 12, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Aug 12, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 12, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Video: Watch 'Golden Child' from THE FAMILY ALBUM at La Jolla Playhouse
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 11, 2026
La Jolla Playhouse has released new footage of THE FAMILY ALBUM, offering audiences a glimpse of the world-premiere musical currently running at the San Diego theatre. The video previews 'Golden Child', performed by Aury Krebs, Marc delaCruz, and Courtney Reed.
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 11, 2026
La Jolla Playhouse has released new footage of THE FAMILY ALBUM, offering audiences a glimpse of the world-premiere musical currently running at the San Diego theatre. The video previews 'Golden Child', performed by Aury Krebs, Marc delaCruz, and Courtney Reed.
Don't miss a "strange and beautiful masterpiece" (The Telegraph), on stage now!
by - Aug 10, 2026
At La Jolla Playhouse now - Aug 9
by - Aug 10, 2026
At La Jolla Playhouse now - Aug 9
Full Cast Set For MAYBE HAPPY ENDING North American Tour
by Stephi Wild - Aug 10, 2026
Steven Huynh and Claire Kwon will reprise their Broadway roles as the MAYBE HAPPY ENDING North American tour launches in Baltimore on September 13, 2026, with over 30 additional cities to follow.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 10, 2026
Steven Huynh and Claire Kwon will reprise their Broadway roles as the MAYBE HAPPY ENDING North American tour launches in Baltimore on September 13, 2026, with over 30 additional cities to follow.
Marcel Lucont's WHINE LIST to Return to Rochester Fringe Festival
by Stephi Wild - Aug 7, 2026
Alexis Dubus will bring his comic alter ego Marcel Lucont back to the ESL Rochester Fringe Festival for three performances of the improvised audience show at the Spiegeltent.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 7, 2026
Alexis Dubus will bring his comic alter ego Marcel Lucont back to the ESL Rochester Fringe Festival for three performances of the improvised audience show at the Spiegeltent.
Video: New Preview of THE FAMILY ALBUM at La Jolla Playhouse
by Michael Major - Aug 6, 2026
La Jolla Playhouse shared clips from The Family Album, its world-premiere musical from MILCK, AG and Sam Chanse about a singer-songwriter confronting her past. Watch the video!
by Michael Major - Aug 6, 2026
La Jolla Playhouse shared clips from The Family Album, its world-premiere musical from MILCK, AG and Sam Chanse about a singer-songwriter confronting her past. Watch the video!
TRUE MARRIAGE World Premiere to Open at McCarter Theatre Center
by Stephi Wild - Aug 6, 2026
Carter Bays, co-creator of HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER, wrote the new comedy TRUE MARRIAGE, which will premiere at McCarter Theatre Center under the direction of Sarah Rasmussen.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 6, 2026
Carter Bays, co-creator of HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER, wrote the new comedy TRUE MARRIAGE, which will premiere at McCarter Theatre Center under the direction of Sarah Rasmussen.
Michael Cassel Group Names Zachary Baer North America Producing Head
by Stephi Wild - Aug 6, 2026
Michael Cassel Group has appointed Zachary Baer to the newly created role of Head of Producing & Creative Development, North America, as the company expands its senior leadership team.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 6, 2026
Michael Cassel Group has appointed Zachary Baer to the newly created role of Head of Producing & Creative Development, North America, as the company expands its senior leadership team.
DESTINY OF DESIRE Cast Set for Denver Center Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 5, 2026
Denver Center Theatre Company announced the full cast and creative team for DESTINY OF DESIRE, a telenovela-inspired play with music by Karen Zacarías, ahead of its run in the Wolf Theatre.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 5, 2026
Denver Center Theatre Company announced the full cast and creative team for DESTINY OF DESIRE, a telenovela-inspired play with music by Karen Zacarías, ahead of its run in the Wolf Theatre.
Bianca Marroquín and More to Star in DESTINY OF DESIRE at the Mark Taper Forum
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 4, 2026
Center Theatre Group has revealed the full cast and creative team for Destiny of Desire by Karen Zacarías, a Telenovela Play with Music at the Mark Taper Forum.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 4, 2026
Center Theatre Group has revealed the full cast and creative team for Destiny of Desire by Karen Zacarías, a Telenovela Play with Music at the Mark Taper Forum.
Kristolyn Lloyd, Michael Potts, and More Will Lead SEVEN GUITARS at Lincoln Center Theater
by Stephi Wild - Aug 4, 2026
Lincoln Center Theater has announced the full cast and creative team for August Wilson's SEVEN GUITARS, directed by Ruben Santiago-Hudson at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 4, 2026
Lincoln Center Theater has announced the full cast and creative team for August Wilson's SEVEN GUITARS, directed by Ruben Santiago-Hudson at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater.
Review: “HA HA HA HA HA HA HA” at La Jolla Playhouse
by ErinMarie Reiter - Aug 1, 2026
“Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha” at the La Jolla Playhouse presents a uniquely bespoke performance to every audience, making it nearly impossible to summarize, but wonderfully easy to watch bloom in front of your eyes. It's weird, and that’s wonderful.
by ErinMarie Reiter - Aug 1, 2026
“Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha” at the La Jolla Playhouse presents a uniquely bespoke performance to every audience, making it nearly impossible to summarize, but wonderfully easy to watch bloom in front of your eyes. It's weird, and that’s wonderful.
Norbert Leo Butz, Amber Iman, and More Will Join the Cast of HADESTOWN
by Stephi Wild - Jul 29, 2026
All new principal cast members will join the Broadway cast of Hadestown in September, including Norbert Leo Butz, Amber Iman, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Kayko, and Geno Segers. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Jul 29, 2026
All new principal cast members will join the Broadway cast of Hadestown in September, including Norbert Leo Butz, Amber Iman, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Kayko, and Geno Segers. Learn more here!
Ari'el Stachel, Julia Lester, and More Will Lead KRAV MAGA IN THE TEMPLE BASEMENT... Readings
by Stephi Wild - Jul 29, 2026
A private invitation-only reading will be held for Krav Maga in the Temple Basement Starting this Sunday, Bagels to Follow, a new play by Rebecca Salzhauer, directed by Drama Desk nominee Rosie Glen-Lambert.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 29, 2026
A private invitation-only reading will be held for Krav Maga in the Temple Basement Starting this Sunday, Bagels to Follow, a new play by Rebecca Salzhauer, directed by Drama Desk nominee Rosie Glen-Lambert.
DEEPFAKE AI Immersive Show to Make International Premiere at Edinburgh Fringe
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 28, 2026
404 Theater will present DEEPFAKE, a one-person immersive experience exploring AI ethics, at Underbelly Cowgate's Top Belly, following sold-out runs at U.S. fringe festivals.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 28, 2026
404 Theater will present DEEPFAKE, a one-person immersive experience exploring AI ethics, at Underbelly Cowgate's Top Belly, following sold-out runs at U.S. fringe festivals.
Review: THE FAMILY ALBUM at La Jolla Playhouse
by ErinMarie Reiter - Jul 28, 2026
“The Family Album”, the moving and wonderfully entertaining world premiere musical at La Jolla Playhouse, reminds us that while every family's story is unique, family dysfunction is a language everyone speaks.
by ErinMarie Reiter - Jul 28, 2026
“The Family Album”, the moving and wonderfully entertaining world premiere musical at La Jolla Playhouse, reminds us that while every family's story is unique, family dysfunction is a language everyone speaks.
THE GETAWAY DRIVER World Premiere Cast Set at Trinity Repertory Company
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 24, 2026
Trinity Repertory Company announced the cast for the world premiere of THE GETAWAY DRIVER, a true crime docudrama inspired by Katherine Ann Power, with Resident Company Members Rebecca Gibel and Rachael Warren starring in Providence.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 24, 2026
Trinity Repertory Company announced the cast for the world premiere of THE GETAWAY DRIVER, a true crime docudrama inspired by Katherine Ann Power, with Resident Company Members Rebecca Gibel and Rachael Warren starring in Providence.
La Jolla Playhouse Frequently Asked Questions
- What show is currently in La Jolla Playhouse?
- La Jolla Playhouse's current show is Fly which began performances on 2/18/2020.
- How many seats does La Jolla Playhouse have?
- La Jolla Playhouse has 492 seats.
- What were the longest running shows at La Jolla Playhouse?
- Shout Up a Morning which ran from 06/03/1986 to 07/14/1986
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